Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.5 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 produces more peak heat (45,317 vs 35,722 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,300–1,800 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 has the larger firebox (2.43 vs 2.03 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is a catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.49 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 14426 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 45317 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 2.43 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.04 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 33-16 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.5 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.